plural soybeans
US
: the bean of an Asian plant that contains a large amount of protein and that is used as a food
called also (British) soya bean
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“Soybean.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/soybean. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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